Sturdy drill bit made of wrought iron and wood, 16th or 17th - Lot 295

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Sturdy drill bit made of wrought iron and wood, 16th or 17th - Lot 295
Sturdy drill bit made of wrought iron and wood, 16th or 17th century Wrought iron and wood; 30 cm long. An imposing drill with both ends of the shaft superbly carved—on one end with dog or monster heads, and on the other with acanthus leaves. The handle, of a generous size, measures 5.5 cm in diameter. The crown, which was secured in the rectangular notch and fastened with a side screw, is missing. A wooden handle in the middle of the shaft—or the instrument’s handle—may also be missing. The intended use of this drill bit is uncertain. It could have been used for surgical purposes or for carpentry. Spectacular metalwork.
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